Donnie Ray McDuffie

August 7, 1932 ~ January 15, 2015
Donnie Ray McDuffie, 82, of Linden, passed away, Thursday, January 15, 2015. Mr. McDuffie was born August 7, 1932 in Cass County, Tx to Tommie Ray McDuffie and Margaret Althara Skelton. Donnie served his country in the Army and was a member of the New Colony Baptist Church. Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Mildred Cook McDuffie; two daughters, Tamara McDuffie of San Benito, Tx., Liz Booth of Atlanta, Tx; one brother and sister-in-law, Leon and Judy McDuffie of Hemphill, Tx.; one sister-in-law, Jane McDuffie of Lockhart, Tx.; three grandchildren; one special aunt Marie McDuffie of Linden, Tx.; special uncle, John Skelton; special friend, Rosie Ocegueda of San Benito, TX and numerous nieces, nephews and host of friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Margaret Althara McDuffie; one son, Richard McDuffie and one brother, Tommie McDuffie. Services will be 2:00 P.M., Sunday, January 18, 2015 at New Colony Baptist Church with Bro. David Hazelwood and Bro. Starkey Gunn officiating. Burial to follow in the New Colony Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M., Saturday, January 17, 2015 at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to the New Colony Cemetery Fund.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this challenging time. Mr. Donnie was a great friend and will be missed.
We are so sorry…Loved Donnie and all of his teasing me all these years…We send our love and prayers…
So many happy memories of times spent with Donnie & Mildred. Love you both so very much.
I am so sorry. No magic words to make the grief less. Our sympathy to you and all the family. Love and prayers, Norma (Joe)